Realtime Market Updates

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Stay up to date with the latest market news and trends to make informed trading decisions. Keep track of financial developments and stay ahead in the world of trading.

Trading update : 18 December 2024

Europe is falling further behind the dominant US as a developed market of choice for global investors. The 20-country eurozone finds itself in a difficult

December 17, 2024

Trading update : 13 August

There are growing concerns about the global market selloff, with Monday's wild market gyrations wiping out $6.4 trillion. It is unclear whether this marks the

August 12, 2024

All eyes on interest rates – 9 April 2024

With expectations of additional rate cuts and central banks closely monitoring inflation, all eyes will be on the European Central Bank (ECB) as it announces

April 9, 2024

Weekly Update : 4 April 2024

An update on the upcoming May elections, which can bring policy, sentiment, regulatory, economic, and international changes impacting the market. As well as a look

April 5, 2024

Trading Update : 17 March 2024

As Easter weekend approaches, all eyes turn to Take-Two, FedEx, Tesla, and the Telco industry.

March 27, 2024

15 March 2024 : Trading Update

This week's trade update focusses on Adidas, TFG and WeBuyCars. We also have a look at Leverage for keen investors.

March 15, 2024

Market Commentary

What are we saying?

Read more about our insights into the latest happenings with in the markets.

Trading update : 13 Feb 2025

It’s been another week of head-spinning news for investors. From soggy US earnings and the Magnificent Seven's eye-popping (over?)valuations to China firing back in the

February 21, 2025

Trading update : 7 February 2025

From emerging market jitters to cocoa crises, markets are taking investors for a wild ride,

February 10, 2025

Trading update : 31 January 2025

Trump's tariff talk is toying with global currencies, with the rand surprisingly resilient (for now).

February 7, 2025

Trading update : 27 January 2024

Global superpowers like China and Europe are getting closer because of Trump's pro-US policies. While

January 30, 2025

Trade update : 19 January 2025

The Trump Trade remains omnipotent, buoying sectors like tech while sowing uncertainty in sectors like

January 24, 2025

Trading 101

Learn from the experts

Our articles cover everything you need to know to get started, from basic concepts and terminology to understanding market trends and risk management strategies.

The Highest Dividend Paying Stocks In South Africa 🎉

A diversified portfolio that includes a selection of dividend stocks can produce a regular and reliable income stream for DIY investors who want more than

February 20, 2025

The true cost of tariffs

President Donald Trump didn't waste any time after taking office for his second term, quickly rolling out his 'America-first' tariff plan. Trump said his administration

February 11, 2025

What’s a Black Swan event and are there any predicted for 2025?

In the context of financial markets, a Black Swan event is a highly improbable and unpredictable occurrence that has an extremely negative impact, which usually

February 3, 2025

Is it time to switch to cyclical stocks?

With a slowdown in growth likely, professional investors like the institutional investment team at Investec are recommending a rotation away from the expensive tech stocks

January 29, 2025

Thematic investing explained

Investors have different strategies at their disposal to express their investment thesis, with the use of a thematic investing approach gaining significant traction in recent

January 14, 2025

The importance of constantly assessing your trading positions

A trading position is a strategic decision that involves buying, selling or holding a financial instrument, such as a stock or currency, with the expectation

December 17, 2024

Why traders should keep a lookout for market dislocations

Temporary misalignments in asset prices, commonly known as market dislocations, present opportunities for traders to earn a profit. These events typically occur in situations where

November 19, 2024

Using market momentum indicators

Momentum indicators help traders understand the potential direction and speed with which a particular stock price will likely change, which can help inform position trades

November 11, 2024

Trading Update : 6 November 2024

M&A activity is alive and kicking in global and local markets, but not all outcomes are positive. Regulators are also coming down hard on companies.

November 6, 2024

Understanding market momentum and its impact on stock trading

Markets and stock prices move up and down (or sideways) for numerous reasons and often follow this trend for a sustained period, which creates opportunities

October 24, 2024

Diversification strategies for DIY investors

Putting all your eggs in one basket by investing in single stocks increases the risk of potential losses, which is why professional and experienced do-it-yourself

October 15, 2024

Analysing Markets

Complementing fundamental and technical analysis with sentiment analysis can reinforce certain views, which traders and investors can express through easy-to-use trading platforms like Clarity, by

August 15, 2024

Understanding market sentiment

Numerous factors influence global financial markets, from economic growth, global supply chains, geopolitical events, inflation, and government policies. While concrete figures, financial data or verifiable

June 8, 2024

Start your trading journey

If you’re reading this, it means you’re ready to start trading and have fun while doing it. We’re excited to welcome you to Clarity, by

November 14, 2023

What’s the link between luxury spending, crypto fx and leverage risk?

Is there a correlation between luxury spending in the U.S. and crypto forex trading? A

February 13, 2025

The true cost of tariffs

President Donald Trump didn't waste any time after taking office for his second term, quickly

February 11, 2025

What’s a Black Swan event and are there any predicted for 2025?

In the context of financial markets, a Black Swan event is a highly improbable and

February 3, 2025

Is it time to switch to cyclical stocks?

With a slowdown in growth likely, professional investors like the institutional investment team at Investec

January 29, 2025

Learning

Curious about how financial markets operate?

We explore the various types of markets—stock, bond, forex, and more—and explain the impact of investor behavior and market psychology.